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Work with healthcare professionals to correctly identify the services and treatments a patient has received
Ensure that medical records correctly reflect their patients' care
Stay up-to-date with new coding regulations and standards
Submit claims to insurance companies
Ensure that the responsible party pays for claims
Manage payments and invoices
Physicians' offices
Hospitals
Medical billing services
Emergency rooms
Ambulatory centers
Insurance companies
Certified Coding Specialist (industry certifications may be required for this position)
Claims Coding Specialist (industry certifications may be required for this position)
Health Information Clerk
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Records Analyst
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Records Coordinator
Medical Records Technician
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1Keep in mind that the requirements for these jobs may vary depending on the company you’re applying to. Job titles and requirements are not standardized across the wider business industry, so while you may meet the application requirements to be a marketing manager at one company, it doesn’t mean that you will meet those requirements at every company. Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
When you choose to become a medical billing and coding professional, you may be able to find a job that contains some of the above benefits. Your specific benefits will vary depending upon your job and employer.
When considering these items it's clear that this career field is full of exciting opportunities for both experienced professionals and entry-level job seekers. Medical billing and coding is an exciting and growing field with opportunities for dedicated and qualified professionals. With an education from DeVry, you can find the tools you need to take the next step in your journey toward becoming a medical billing and coding professional.
1Keep in mind that the requirements for these jobs may vary depending on the company you’re applying to. Job titles and requirements are not standardized across the wider business industry, so while you may meet the application requirements to be a marketing manager at one company, it doesn’t mean that you will meet those requirements at every company. Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
2Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. BLS projections are not specific to DeVry University students or graduates and may include earners at all stages of their career and not just entry level.
+Minimum time to complete is per 12 month period, does not include breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment in 6-13 credit hours per semester.
++Normal time to complete is per 12 month period, does not include breaks, assumes 2 semesters of full-time enrollment in 6-13 credit hours per semester.